Buffalo Business Report - Thursday, April 10th 2014

Benderson Development Corporation's Boulevard Consumer Square is about to increase in size. Business First reports the plaza has proposed adding to its Old Navy, PetSmart and Hallmark/Babies R Us stores, while expanding the Bed, Bath & Beyond store. The Amherst Planning Board will review the proposal April 17th.

Flexo Transparent Inc. plans a $6.5 million, 10,000-square-foot addition to its Buffalo headquarters at 28 Wasson Street. The work will be completed in the next two years.

Theas restaurant will open next door to the Medici House in East Aurora this Monday. Theas will feature traditional Northeastern African fare.

At its Market Street complex in Rochester, Wegmans has built a facility to mimic the world's cheese caves. The grocery chain will age its cheeses there, helping maintain consistent quality and cut down on costs.

The first-ever Buffalo Means Business Networking Event is tonight from 4-8pm at Prior Aviation.